The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1887-01-13

wear, q majority OF WnOm engage In teaching
The main or primary object of this school is Il
educate and send out trained teachers, and it L
provided by statute that any student having com
pleted the common school course shall be entitled
tc O certificate, good for two years in any part O.
the state.
From this it win be seen that the work Of thi
school is clearly defined, and that its relation t.
the common school system OF the state is close
and important, which being the case will recon-
mend its claims to you as being most worthy
You should continue the liberal policy that has
heretofore been pursued IN all matters pertaining
TO this institution.
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
Organized by act of the legislature, approved
February Is, 1869, this institution is now entering
upon the eighteenth year of its existence. Up t.
and including the year 1883 1T its hist, history was an
sion; since which time, in the absence of unto
ward circumstances, the removal of causes lead.
ing to strife and controversy, and above all this
the singleness OF purpose and unremitting energy
of the chancellor and other members of the fac
ulty, it has entered upon and maintained steadily
increasing measure Of standing and influence.
The confidence and hope with which the public
mind has been inspired is such as to fully warrant
the expression of belief upon the part of observ.
ing and competent judges among our leading
educators, that the one thing, and the only thing,
necessary to make the University of Nebraska
such source Of pride and honor to the state as it
should be, and may be, is that the legislature, ac-
stitutions in older states, and realizing that the
work of building up a great university Is not that
of a day, but rather one of long years of patient
labor and waiting, with hearty intent and purpose,
taking a view Of the subject no less
broad and comprehensive than that en-
bodied in the organic act which
power placed in their hands. adopt a definite
public policy, recognizing the University as an
endowed institution with permanent revenues ac-
cruing under general laws" and take such action
with reference to the resources, revenue and in
come of the University as provided and conse-
cratet by the general government end the state"
ing plan SO fully and clearly defined in the report
chancellor.
These reports and the catalogue should be
carefully read and examined, and viii give you
a full understanding of the extent and growth of
the work to this time, as well as the general plans
and purposes of those in charge with regard to
the future. Tine recommendation of the board
OF regents as to the necessity of a building for the
Industrial college, as well as that for a new build
ing for the use of the military department. and
that it shall be dedicated as a Grant memorial
hall, will meet with your approval. The UDiver-
Sly is today strong and vigorous in its sever al
departments, and as to its future enlarged sphere
OF usefulness rests entirely in your hands.
EsCHEATED ESTATE.
Money received from this source during the
rast two years and placed to the credit of the per-
manent school fund, is as follows: From Gage
county, estate of Allen Ferry, cash S715, and the
county judge makes report of notes and other
evidences of indebtedness uncollected and belong
ing to said estate amounting to $500. Otoe
SOuiLOy CclttlC VI JOill oIOhu, CSSil SIUD.lO, LIS
county judge reporting, in addition to this, realty
worth from five to six hundred dollars. Kearney
county, estate of Peter Anderson, cash S246. 60.
Washington county, estate of Leonard II. Smith,
cash 81, l12.S3. There is also some real estate
and other moneys belonging to this estate claimed
by the state.
The law governing escheats, while providing
that the property coming to the state through
this channel shall be managed by the governor
and superintendent of public instruction, and
that the proceeds shall be placed in the perina-
nGut school fund. also authorizes and rpuTirpS t1a
state treasurer to sell and dispose st public auc-
ton of all right, title, and interest OF the state to
any lands which have eScheated for want of heirs.
TIE law defining the powers and duties of the pro-
bate or county judge should be amended as to
require report of all cases of escheat
as soon as kown, and upon final settlement to file
with the governor a transcript of the records OF
his Office relating to the estate of such deceased
person or persons. In the matter of the estate of
Leonard II. Smith, notice has been served by one
Ezra l.. Smith, jr, claiming heirShip. and he he's
filed with the attorney general, tables showing
the genealogy of his ancestors, together with alb
stracts of evidence in support of bis claim. This
claim viii come before you for adjustment, and
you should give it a most thorough and searching
examination to the end that justice may be done
between the state, the school fund, and
claimant.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
in the matter of printing and distributing the
compiled statutes, it is recommended by the sec
rotary of state that to meet the increased demand
q new edition of not less than 5000 copies should
be ordered by the legislature. l concur III this
recommendation.
Attention is asked to the suggested amend
ments of the present law governing the matter OF
state printing, and to remarks with reference to
the publication Of the Legislative journals. TIE
tables incorporated in this report relating 10 couu-
ties, railroads, insurance, and miscellaneous cor
pOratiOEs, county, precinct, and SCHOOL district
bonds, contain much valuable information, and
viii well repay yOG for q careful examination
II connection with preceding mention.
STATE LIBRARY.
A. tlo ,Jota IF Loot rarnr4 c~. u n ~ 1909 owl
1884, the state law and miscellaneous library con-
tanned 23.305 volumes. As shown by the report of
the state librarian covering the transactions of
his office for the past two years. the number OF
volumes in the library at the present time is 81
SO, making an increase of 4,011 volumes. During
the same period there has been received from the
sale Of Nebraska Reports. Session Laws and
duplicate books the SUM of S9,6l2.S5, and for the
purchase of books there has been drawn from the
state treasury ard expended the sum of S9,Sj0.52.
Cur state library IL fast becoming what 1t should
be, and | would ask your careful consideration of
its wants and needs as presented by the librarian
With reference to the occupancy OF the new
preme court, in the main building OF the capitol,
by the board of public lands and buildings.
OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
Your particular attention is called to the report
Of the attorney general. which contains his writ
len opinions upon important subjects of public
interest, together with numerous recommended
tons relating to the needs of his Office, the labor
Of which has been largely added to by reason of
IIb lECEGeScN W. "a lLioAaLC itllC u A'1l1
for examination and opinion from the various de-
partments OF the state government.
A detailed statement showing the cases in
which the state is interested, disposed OF. or now
in the supreme court of the state, and
the supreme and circuit courts of the United
States, viii be found III schedules marked % and
'C'' hereto attached The business OF this impor-
branch Of the executive department has been
with q viSor and feariessness % be
commended.
FUGITIyEs FROM JUSTICE.
It is provided in section 34 OF the criminal code
hat the governor CT this state may, in any case
by the constitution and laws
If the United. States, appoint agents
% demand of the executive authority
IF any foreign government any fugitive
from Justice CHARGED with treason CT felony. and
lie accounts Of the agents appointed must be
audited and paid out of state funds.
In my message of two years agoSpecial mention |
vas made of this law. recommending certain
leeded changes. The legislature failing TO take
OF the matter, | can only repeat what /
aid then, and again urge that action be taken to
eIredy the existing defects OF this section of the
code of the state.
Under our statutes the term felony means such
IN offense as may be punished with death or in
il the penitentiary, which definition
,ra1e. such as it seems TO me should not be made
he UaS;S of a reGuiSiIiOn unless the
japers in the case come TO the executive
properly certified to by either the attorney of the
ounty, county judge. or the judge OF the district
within which the crime is committed, as being in
heir Judgment a case in which requisition should
SSl,n paD@rS are filed meeting fuily the reOnirp-